THE PLUTO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £471,574 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds increasing to £2,258,929. The trustees maintain a prudent reserves policy, holding a contingency reserve of £160,791 which represents four months of operating expenses to ensure financial stability. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“The contingency reserve of £160,791 represents 4 months of operating expenses” — page 20
“The related party transaction consisted of the gift of a building with the fair market value of £395,000. This contribution was made to support the charitable objectives of the charity and is considered a significant non-cash transaction.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2022) to "above" (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07157868
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- PAULINE MARY TIFFENchair
- Desta Mary Haile
- Fiona Dove
- Ian Marshall
- Uma Mishra-Newbery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £775k | £343k |
| 31/12/2023 | £656k | £259k |
| 31/12/2022 | £651k | £309k |
| 31/12/2021 | £216k | £146k |
| 31/12/2020 | £127k | £107k |
Common questions
Is THE PLUTO EDUCATIONAL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £471,574 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total funds increasing to £2,258,929. The trustees maintain a prudent reserves policy, holding a contingency reserve of £160,791 which represents four months of operating expenses to ensure financial stability. The filing confirms that resources are adequate to continue operations without material uncertainty. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £117k |
| BAREFOOT COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL UK | 1 | £60k |
| THE HAPPY BABY COMMUNITY | 1 | £14k |